Why toss your Halloween candy in a bowl when you can create a candy charcuterie board instead! It's the perfect display for a sweet & spooky party, too. This post is brought to you by Kroger We've always been big Halloween-ers. Sadly, our neighborhood is not. It may be ... continue reading... about How to Make a Candy Charcuterie Board
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Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano
This roast turkey recipe is amazingly simple. Cook it ahead of time, then let it sit in a lemon marinade all day and reheat it just before serving. Genius! This post is presented in partnership with Swanson. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to ... continue reading... about Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano
20 Potluck Side Dishes for the Classic Summer BBQ
This list of my top 20 classic potluck side dishes are he favorites everyone at your summer cookout will love and are easy to make and to take. It's summer, when you're very likely to be invited to a backyard bbq, or hopefully even host one yourself. Summer's main dish ... continue reading... about 20 Potluck Side Dishes for the Classic Summer BBQ
How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar
These tips for setting up your own DIY mimosa bar make it easy for the hostess to relax as guests help themselves at your weekend brunch, wedding, bridal shower, or other reason to celebrate. Unlike cocktail party martinis or game-day beer busts, mimosa brunches aren't ... continue reading... about How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar
How to Serve a DIY Bagels and Lox Brunch Bar
Wondering what to serve a crowd at your next party? Make it easy on the hostess with this breakfast and brunch buffet idea: Serve a DIY bagels and lox brunch bar. Last year when my niece Chandler announced she was engaged, I knew I wanted to host a bridal shower for her. ... continue reading... about How to Serve a DIY Bagels and Lox Brunch Bar
Game-Day Baked Chicken Wings with 4 Winning Sauces
Who loves a decadently-decorated, ready to dive into cheese board? Apparently everyone. These days you can barely skim through your Instagram feed without seeing one and liking, liking, liking. So what happens when you take baked chicken wings and draft them as the standard ... continue reading... about Game-Day Baked Chicken Wings with 4 Winning Sauces
How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a sommelier. You didn’t by chance notice those ice cubes in my Chardonnay, did you? Hang my head in shame, but that’s how I ... continue reading... about How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip and Friday Faves
I’m finishing up my unofficial, undeclared week of delicious cream cheese dips with just one more cheesy wonder: Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip. While I’ve been slathering my Smoked Salmon Spread on bagel crisps, and dipping chips into this Porter Caramelized Onion Dip (check ... continue reading... about Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip and Friday Faves
Stetson Chunky Potato Salad
If I had my druthers—which I often do—I’d skip the traditional main protein (chicken or meat) and instead go for a selection of side dishes. I’d much rather have a taste of this and a bite of that, a smattering of tastes to satisfy my undecided thanks to so many options ... continue reading... about Stetson Chunky Potato Salad
Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party
It’s been a long, snowbound winter, and while the new rush of spring has officially arrived—along with blooming daffodils and bright colored shorts and cute strappy flip flops begging me to buy...Buy...BUY!—I’m still hanging onto the last few weeks of family and friend time in ... continue reading... about Escape with Ghirardelli Intense Dark: How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party
